BUYER’S GUIDE
If you’re planning to buy a home in this area, the best place to start is with the Leavenworth Home Buyer’s Guide.
Advanced Search
Your search results
Category Archives: Articles for Buyers
Leavenworth Real Estate Update – Quarter 3 2009
Leavenworth Buyers and Sellers are in a Stalemate. Photo by Lilit In most markets, an oversupply of product (in this case homes) leads to a drop in prices which then leads to sales. The law of supply and demand. When supply exceeds demand, prices fall. Of course, loyal readers know that the Leavenworth real estate market is no “normal” market. For some time we …
Leavenworth Real Estate | Sold Homes September 2009
In September 4 homes and 3 condos sold in the Leavenworth area. 3536 Hansel Lane, Peshastin List price: $239,000. Sold price: $209,000. Days on Market: 134 3 bedrooms | 2 bath | 1456 sqft| .34 acres. This home is in the Valley Hi neighborhood off Blewett Pass Hwy 97. The home backs to the small neighborhood pond and was for sale by owner last summer. …
Discounts on Leavenworth Homes
As a Leavenworth real estate agent one of the most common questions I hear is “How much should we offer on this house?” The answer always depends on the motivation of the seller, time on market, and a dozen other factors. While we do expect to see some low offers in a buyer’s market due to the oversupply of homes , buyers often ask …
Leavenworth Real Estate | Sold Homes August 2009
In August, 4 homes and 2 condos sold in the Leavenworth area. 7055 Icicle Island Drive, Leavenworth List price: $319,000. Sold price: $275,000. Days on Market: 139 1 bedrooms | 1 bath | 672 sqft| .37 acres In a small community just outside of Leavenworth, this small cabin is on Icicle Creek and in the flood zone. 19545 State Street, Leavenworth List price: $314,900. Sold …
Asbestos in your Leavenworth home?
The following is a GUEST POST by Paul James the National Awareness Coordinator for the Mesothelioma Cancer Center which can be found at http://www.asbestos.com When buying or selling a home, consumers frequently relay questions to their agents. Many old homes may need repairs or renovations, especially in locations that are susceptible to natural disasters. Many things may go unnoticed during the remodeling process, such as obsolete …
Cashmere Real Estate | Sold Homes August 2009
In August only 1 home sold in Cashmere. 205 Chapel Street, Cashmere List price: $337,000 . Sold price: $299,000. Days on Market: 313 4 bedrooms | 3 bath | 2840 sqft| .22 acres. 1940’s home on a nice tree lined street. Home was listed with a limited service listing company which may explain the long time on market. More Leavenworth and Cashmere Real Estate Info Click …
First Time Homebuyers – New Online Guide
As many folks know, one of the important parts of the Federal government’s stimulus package is an $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers. Washington REALTORS (formerly the Washington Association of Realtors) has put together a new website just for first time homebuyers to help answer most of the common questions that homebuyers might have. WA Homeowners.com This is one of the included …
Leavenworth Real Estate Deals
Let’s face it, everybody loves a great deal. Whether you are buying a new car, getting plane tickets to Europe, or buying a vacation home in Leavenworth, you want to get the most value for your money. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT5nfSk4u2A[/youtube] In the past I have pointed out some parts of the Leavenworth real estate market that I think have some good deals. I also have written …
FHA loans v. USDA loans
The following is a GUEST post by submitted by Brandon Laughlin of www.mortgageloanplace.com. (We here at Icicle Creek Real Estate will add our thoughts separately in the comments section.) The federal government offers Americans an array of programs to help achieve the dream of homeownership. Federal Housing Administration loans remain among the most popular and widely accessible options. The FHA has helped insure more …
Record Number of Leavenworth Homes for Sale
Leavenworth has too many homes for sale. End of Story. Leavenworth Real Estate News Each year the number of homes on the market waxes and wanes throughout the seasons. In Leavenworth, like most areas in the United States, home sellers put their homes on the market throughout the spring and summer months. Because of the snow and wintry conditions, it’s common for some sellers …